Southern Africa: A journey to Zimbabwe and Namibia

Pricing is based on departure date 07th Dec 2023

Alternate departure date abvailable for travel in 2023, Call us for the availability

On the borders of the known world, Southern Africa deploys its grandiose sites and majestic scenery, its splendours and mysteries, its natural wealth and ancestral cultures, in a flamboyant enchantment that dazzles the senses.

Take a tour combining cruises and safaris to discover four countries: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Discover in depth Southern Africa and its ecosystem, which is among the most beautiful landscapes in the world. From Cape Town to the Victoria Falls, from the story of Nelson Mandela to the spectacular panoramas of the mythical Zambezi River, a total immersion in this region of the World awaits you. The numerous water and land safaris will offer you a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the world's great wildlife and mammals.

This journey will take you to the south of Africa, in the heart of the most beautiful natural reserves: Chobé National Park, the swamps of Sedudu Island, Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park, and Victoria Falls National Park. 

On board your luxurious boats the African Dream and the Zimbabwean Dream, designed by CroisiEurope and equipped with 6 Suites and 2 Suites with balcony, all open to the outside, as well as an observation deck, you will enjoy an immersion in the heart of a true oasis of life at the end of the world. Intimate, elegant and warm, welcoming only 16 privileged passengers on board, our boats criss-cross the waters of the magnificent Lake Kariba, in perfect harmony with the splendid landscapes they pass through and from which they are an ideal observation point for the lush nature and wild animals.

Without forgetting your stay in an authentic CroisiEurope lodge, located on the edge of the Zambezi rapids and on the borders of four countries (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia), in the setting of an authentic and preserved nature, our upscale lodges, exclusively accessible by boat and where each bungalow has its own private swimming pool, combine comfort, exoticism and refinement. They welcome you in exceptional and unique conditions, to make your stay unforgettable.

Don't wait, let yourself be transported in this dream of the first morning of the world ... 

The CrosisEurope Difference:

All meals included - Drinks Included with meals and at the bar

Refined local cuisine

Official welcome from the captain and crew

Tour leader or cruise director on board

Onboard activities and/or lectures

Travel assistance and repatriation insurance

All port fees included

Cruise highlights:

An intimate experience on board a luxury 5 anchor ship, welcoming you in a refined and comfortable atmosphere

Enjoy the stillness of a magical, luxurious lodge with spacious bungalows and private swimming pool

Transfers by private plane, a unique view across on the savannah and Kariba lake

Unique cruise on Lake Kariba through emblematic and mysterious landscapes

Land and water safaris in Chobé and Matusadona National Parks

The grandness of Victoria Falls is waiting for you, on foot or on board a helicopter (optional)

Inclusion:

Domestic flight Johannesburg/Kasane

Airport taxes (€120 - 2022 rates)

Accommodation in a double cabin in your choice of category

Double-occupancy accomodations in a first-class CroisiEurope lodge and in 4-and-5* hotels

All meals - drinks served by CroisiEurope at all meals and drinks served at the bar on the ship and at the CroisiEurope lodge - in Johannesburg and Victoria falls, drinks include: 1 water, 1 glass of local wine* or 1 soda or 1 local beer*, 1 tea or coffee per person and per meal

Excursions as mentioned in the program

Travel assistance and repatriation insurance

Exclusions:

International flights and their taxes

Flight between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg

Transfers airport/hotel/airport - cancellation and baggage insurance

Zimbabwean visa (must be paid on site, cost differs by Nationality category

Please check with Zimbabwe Embassy in your country)

Cancellation/baggage insurance

Optional excursion

Tips for crew members on board the ship and at the lodge (for informational purposes, daily tips per passenger amount to US$5)

The Botswana Tourism levy (US$30 to be paid for on site in US$, and likely to be applicable in the year)

The Namibian visa (also likely to be applicable in the year)

Personal expenses.

Your Ship: RV African Dream

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG (SOUTH AFRICA)

We’ll meet up at the hotel at 11:30 a.m. We’ll have lunch before visiting the Apartheid Museum(1), the first museum centering on South African history in the 20th century. Afterwards, we’ll set off for a panoramic tour of Johannesburg, the city of superlatives. We’ll arrive at our five-star hotel LS. You’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel. 

DAY 2: JOHANNESBURG - KASANE - ARRIVAL AT LODGE (SOUTH AFRICA-BOTSWANA-NAMIBIA)

We’ll take a regular flight from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana. You’ll be transferred from the airport to your CroisiEurope lodge on board small private boats. You’ll settle into your comfortable lodge ideally located at the heart of the wilderness. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.

DAY 3: LODGE: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK (NAMIBIA-BOTSWANA)

Enjoy a full-day safari in Jeeps to explore the Chobe National Park and its majestic fauna. Lunch in a “floating restaurant” with incredible views of the surrounding nature. Afterwards, we’ll board small private boats and sail off on Chobe River all the way to Sedudu Island and its marshes. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.

DAY 4: LODGE: IMPALILA ISLAND (NAMIBIA)

Discover traditional villages on Impalila Island. We’ll return to our lodge for lunch. This afternoon, you can enjoy time at leisure at the lodge or join us for a discovery of the Zambezi River on small private boats. We’ll have dinner at the lodge. Tonight, let your guide tell you all about the traditions of this particular island. Night spent at the lodge.

DAY 5: LODGE - KASANE - LAKE KARIBA - BOARDING THE SHIP (NAMIBIA-BOTSWANA-ZIMBABWE)

Enjoy one last water safari in the Chobe National Park area. After lunch along the water, we'll set out for the Kasane airport. On board small private planes, you’ll discover the stunning panoramas over Lake Kariba during your flight from Kasane to Kariba. You’ll be transferred to board the ship and comfortably settle into your cabins. We’ll start sailing across the lake. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.  

DAY 6: SHIP: LAKE KARIBA - SAILING ON THE GACHE-GACHE RIVER (ZIMBABWE)

At sunrise, we’ll set sail through Lake Kariba. We’ll set out on small private boats to discover the Gache Gache River and its unique wildlife. We’ll return on board for lunch. This afternoon, we’ll sail towards Changa. Later, we'll set out on small private boats to admire the sunset. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

DAY 7: SHIP: LAKE KARIBA - MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK (ZIMBABWE)

We’ll journey out this morning on a safari to discover the area around Matusadona National Park and its numerous wild animals. We’ll enjoy lunch on board and start sailing again. During this time, a round table will be the opportunity to learn more about the creation of the Lake, its inhabitants as well as its ecosystem. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

DAY 8: SHIP: KARIBA - VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE)

At sunrise, we’ll set sail towards Kariba to disembark and journey out to the airport. We’ll discover the gigantic Kariba Dam which was created to form Lake Kariba before flying out to Victoria Falls on board private planes. Lunch cruise on the Zambezi River. This afternoon, enjoy a tour on foot of the falls. Tonight, enjoy dinner and spend the night at a four-star hotel LS.

DAY 9: VICTORIA FALLS

Breakfast.

Optional early morning excursion: Soar over Victoria Falls in a helicopter (must be booked before departure). End of our services at the hotel.

All fares are displayed in Australian Dollars and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.